Loyola Marymount University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1034 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #307 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #276 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 249 | In California |
| #5 of 31 | In Los Angeles |
| #84 of 1,063 | For Intellectual Property and Patent Law |
| Top50% | For 90 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 46%
- Undergraduates
- 7,127
- Graduates
- 3,057
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.lmu.edu
Loyola Marymount University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Loyola Marymount University has an acceptance rate of 46% and is among the top 11% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 46% | 46% | 46% |
| Applicants | 19,045 | 7,702 | 11,343 |
| Admissions | 8,727 | 3,546 | 5,181 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,606 | 759 | 847 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 1 | 3 |
4,981 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,017 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
292 or 18%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1250
or below
75% of them
had 1420
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Loyola Marymount University are 1250-1420 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
220 or 14%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Loyola Marymount University are 28-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4201 (41%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2581 (25%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 986 (10%) |
| Asian | 977 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 702 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 690 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 26 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 12 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Loyola Marymount University is $40,180 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $28,383 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,329 |
| $48-75K | $31,532 |
| $75-110K | $30,217 |
| $110K+ | $38,505 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $52,310 | $19,642 |
| Tuition in-state | $52,310 | $19,642 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $52,310 | $19,642 |
| Fee in-district | $1,216 | $280 |
| Fee in-state | $1,216 | $280 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,216 | $280 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,685 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,474 |
Loyola Marymount University majors
Loyola Marymount University has granted 1,773 bachelor's degrees across 53 programs, 720 master's across 34 programs, and 319 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Loyola Marymount University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 305 | ||
| Urban Education and Leadership | 228 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 149 | ||
| Psychology, General | 138 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 137 | ||
| Finance, General | 117 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 64 | 35 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 72 | 13 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 85 | ||
| Sociology, General | 81 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 52 | 19 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 70 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 57 | 12 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 62 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 43 | 18 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 60 | ||
| Accounting | 44 | 10 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 54 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 50 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 48 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 48 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 44 | 2 | |
| Management Science | 33 | 12 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 40 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 39 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | 37 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 26 | 9 | |
| Education, General | 32 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 29 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 19 | 9 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 26 | ||
| Journalism | 25 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 8 | 14 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 22 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 20 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | 9 | |
| History, General | 17 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 16 | ||
| Philosophy | 11 | 5 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 16 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 14 | 1 | |
| Dance, General | 13 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 13 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 13 | ||
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 12 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 11 | ||
| Physics, General | 11 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 10 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 10 | ||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 10 | ||
| Biochemistry | 9 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 9 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 | ||
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 6 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 6 | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 5 | ||
| Environmental Science | 4 | 1 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 5 | ||
| Legal Studies | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Women's Studies | 4 | ||
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 | ||
| Yoga Teacher Training & Yoga Therapy | 3 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 2 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 2 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Radio and Television | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,773 | 720 | 319 |
Loyola Marymount University has a graduation rate of 79%, which is among the 13% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 79% | 78% | 79% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Loyola Marymount University has published 8,295 scientific papers with 92,874 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Business, Computer Science, Biology, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 106 | 108 |
| 1991 | 102 | 170 |
| 1992 | 144 | 200 |
| 1993 | 148 | 220 |
| 1994 | 142 | 301 |
| 1995 | 149 | 328 |
| 1996 | 167 | 414 |
| 1997 | 147 | 418 |
| 1998 | 129 | 530 |
| 1999 | 146 | 582 |
| 2000 | 115 | 604 |
| 2001 | 146 | 710 |
| 2002 | 140 | 868 |
| 2003 | 157 | 1061 |
| 2004 | 171 | 1148 |
| 2005 | 198 | 1284 |
| 2006 | 216 | 1518 |
| 2007 | 240 | 1824 |
| 2008 | 245 | 2026 |
| 2009 | 247 | 2601 |
| 2010 | 325 | 2820 |
| 2011 | 337 | 3496 |
| 2012 | 297 | 3904 |
| 2013 | 332 | 4490 |
| 2014 | 389 | 5008 |
| 2015 | 328 | 5064 |
| 2016 | 313 | 5194 |
| 2017 | 278 | 5411 |
| 2018 | 270 | 5369 |
| 2019 | 281 | 6309 |
| 2020 | 263 | 7310 |
| 2021 | 307 | 9097 |
| 2022 | 229 | 7847 |
Loyola Marymount University alumni
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Mila Kunis
- Occupations
- television producermodelvoice actorerotic photography modelfilm actor
- Biography
-
Milena Markovna "Mila" Kunis is an American actress. Born in Chernivtsi, and raised in Los Angeles, she began playing Jackie Burkhart on the Fox television series That '70s Show (1998–2006) at the age of 14. Since 1999, she has voiced Meg Griffin on the Fox animated series Family Guy.
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Scott Eastwood
- Occupations
- television actorfilm produceractorfilm actormodel
- Biography
-
Scott Eastwood is an American actor. His notable films are Flags of Our Fathers (2006), Gran Torino (2008), Invictus (2009), The Forger (2012), Trouble with the Curve (2012), Texas Chainsaw (2013), Fury (2014), The Perfect Wave (2014), The Longest Ride (2015), Mercury Plains (2016), Suicide Squad (2016), Snowden (2016), Walk of Fame (2017), The Fate of the Furious (2017), Overdrive (2017), Pacific Rim Uprising (2018), The Outpost (2020), Wrath of Man (2021) and Dangerous (2021). He is the son of actor and filmmaker Clint Eastwood.
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Linda Cardellini
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorvoice actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Linda Edna Cardellini is an American actress. In television, she is known for her leading roles in the teen drama Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000), the medical drama ER (2003–09), the drama thriller Bloodline (2015–17), and the tragicomedy Dead to Me (2019–2022), the latter of which earned her a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. She also guest starred in the period drama Mad Men (2013–15), for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Her voice work includes the animated series Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010–13), Regular Show (2012–15), Gravity Falls (2012–16), and Sanjay and Craig (2013–16).
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Colin Hanks
- Occupations
- film actorstage actorfilm directortelevision actorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Colin Lewes Hanks is an American actor. He has starred in films including Orange County, King Kong, The House Bunny, The Great Buck Howard, and the Jumanji film series. His television credits include Roswell, Band of Brothers, Dexter, Fargo, The Good Guys, Life in Pieces, Impeachment: American Crime Story, The Offer, and A Friend of the Family. Hanks also provided the voice of Talking Tom, the title character in the web series Talking Tom & Friends. He is the eldest son of actor Tom Hanks.
General info
| Alternative names | LMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1911 |
| Motto | Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam; Tua Luce Dirige For the greater glory of God; direct us by thy light |
| Colors | crimson, navy, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,018 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | One Lmu Drive Los Angeles, California, 90045-2659 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,899,000 |
| Phone | 3103382700 |